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Overview |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Grace Bible College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Bible College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Bible College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 294.1% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Grace Bible College ($52,490.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($12,988 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 24.7% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($8,830 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Bible College than Gustavus Adolphus College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 217.8% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($32,808 vs. $10,323)
Grace Bible College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Bible College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Grace Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Grace Bible College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Bible College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Gustavus Adolphus College and Grace Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Grace Bible College (82% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $28,000 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Bible College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/